| Volunteer Position Description |
Main Role:
The secretary plays a critical role in communicating and assisting with the organization's
daily operations. In addition to managing and utilizing important records such as meeting
minutes and the organization’s bylaws.
Responsibilities:
1. Regularly attend board and staff meetings and document meeting minutes.
2. Communicates notice of any meetings and timely distribution of materials such as
meeting agenda and meeting minutes.
3. The secretary should know the organization’s records and related material, help and
resources to the board on governance issues, amendments to provincial and federal
laws, etc.
4. Responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and meeting any legal
requirements such as annual filing deadlines and other government documents.
5. The secretary has the right to vote to elect directors in partnership with the rest of
the Board of Directors. Duties may also change from time to time as the board may
assign them.
6. Play a leading role in the daily operations of all programs and fundraising activities.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and positively impact the lives of
neurodivergent individuals and their families.
- Gain insight into charitable management and governance.
- Work closely with dedicated board members, other staff, and volunteers. |
| On/Off Campus |
Off-campus (Montreal) |
| Position Type |
Volunteer opportunity |
| Location |
Work from home |
| Address |
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| Neighborhood/Area |
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| Contact with Clients? |
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| Volunteer Tasks |
Administrative / Office Support, Board of Directors, Organizing / Coordinating / Project Management, Writing / Editing |
| Volunteer Tasks (Other) |
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| French required? |
No |
| Volunteer Position Requirements |
Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
- Familiarity or willingness to acquire knowledge about charitable governance
practices and regulations.
- Proficient in using office software, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and email.
Desired Qualities
- Verbal and written communication
- Organizational skills
- Computer and technical skills
- Typing and notetaking skills
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Time management and multitasking
- Languages: English (required), French
Training provided. |
| Open to students in all degrees and disciplines? |
Yes |
| Targeted Degrees and Disciplines |
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| Time Period |
Rolling basis |
| Start Date |
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| End date |
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| Length of Commitment Expected |
6 months minimum |
| Time Commitment |
Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Weekend |
| Hours per Week |
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| Training provided? |
Yes |
| Other Benefits |
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| Benefits (Other) |
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| Application Procedure |
Email organization contact |
| Application Contact Information |
info@happyvillageintl.com |
| Application Deadline |
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| Application Material Required |
Résumé |
| Additonal Application Information / Comments |
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